What is the Capital of Barbados?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Barbados is Bridgetown. Barbados is located in Caribbean, North America, with a population of 267,800. The official currency is the Barbadian dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Bridgetown at a glance
| Capital city | Bridgetown |
|---|---|
| Country | Barbados |
| Region | Caribbean, North America |
| Country population | 267,800 (175th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-04:00 |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar (BBD) |
| Calling code | +1246 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Barbados in context
- Barbados covers 430 km², making it the 184th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 623 people per km² ranks 10th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Barbados has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 267,800 people, Barbados holds about 0.7% of the population of Caribbean.
- That is less than 0.1% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Barbados is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Barbados — FAQ
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Is Bridgetown the largest city in Barbados?
Yes — Bridgetown is both the capital and the largest city of Barbados.
What country is Bridgetown in?
Bridgetown is the capital city of Barbados.
What continent is Bridgetown in?
Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is located in North America.
Is Bridgetown the capital of Barbados?
Yes — Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados.
Bridgetown is the capital of which country?
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados, in Caribbean.
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